Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

French star Pogba looks to be World Cup hero

St. Petersburg, July 11 (IANS) Earlier in this World Cup, 25-year-old French star Paul Pogba said that it could be…

6 years ago

Hard work and VAR key factors as set-pieces rule in Russia

St. Petersburg, July 11 (IANS) Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header from a corner kick booked France's passage to the final of…

6 years ago

Belgium coach Martinez laments lack of magic

St. Petersburg, July 11 (IANS) Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said he was proud of his footballers despite the narrow…

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France squad takes a break after qualifying for World Cup final

Moscow, July 11 (IANS) The French national team on Wednesday enjoyed a rest day after they secured a spot in…

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Deschamps lives in present as France reach World Cup final

St Petersburg, July 11 (IANS) France coach Didier Deschamps went down his memory lane, marked by happy and sad moments,…

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Putin congratulates Macron after France reach World Cup final

Moscow, July 11 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Frances semi-final victory over Belgium…

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Parisians sing ‘Ole,Ole’ and dance throughout night as France reaches World Cup final

By Sugandha Rawal Paris, July 11 (IANS) There was dance, music, spectacular fireworks and "Ole, ole, ole" at the the…

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World Cup: Croatia, England aim to create history

Moscow, July 10 (IANS) Croatia's compact side will combat England's fast and direct football when they meet in the second…

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Uruguayan football fans want plaza named for national coach

Montevideo (Uruguay), July 10 (IANS) Football fans here have launched a campaign via the municipality's website to name a square…

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Kiev to pay fine for Croatia’s Vukojevic for Ukraine slogan

Kiev, July 10 (IANS) The Ukrainian Football Federation (FFU) will compensate Croatia's assistant coach and former Dynamo Kiev player Ognjen…

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Dele Alli: looking for more against Croatia

Moscow, July 10 (IANS) England's attacking midfielder Dele Alli admits he has not been at his best so far in…

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Henderson, Vardy ready to face Croatia in World Cup semifinal

Zelenogorsk (Russia), July 10 (IANS) England's central midfielder Jordan Henderson and striker Jamie Vardy on Tuesday attended the English squad's…

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England team trains ahead of clash against Croatia

Zelenogorsk (Russia), July 10 (IANS) The England squad on Tuesday trained ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Croatia at…

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Croatia’s Mandzukic says team eager to prove themselves

Moscow, July 10 (IANS) Mario Mandzukic has said that he and his Croatia teammates won't let fatigue get in their…

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Uruguay had a great World Cup, came close to semis: Godin

Montevideo (Uruguay), July 10 (IANS) Uruguay captain Diego Godin has said his team had "a great World Cup" despite losing…

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England wary of ‘world class’ Modric

Moscow, July 9 (IANS) England will be wary of the threat posed by Croatia veteran midfielder Luka Modric when the…

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Uruguay was best of South American teams at World Cup: Suarez

Montevideo, July 9 (IANS) Forward Luis Suarez gave a positive evaluation on Monday of Uruguay's performance at the World Cup…

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Coach Deschamps says France can get even better

St. Petersburg, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps views Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final against Belgium as an…

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World Cup: Croatia’s Vida, Vukojevic apologise for statements after win

Moscow, July 9 (IANS) Croatian footballer Domagoj Vida and national teams coaching staff assistant Ognjen Vukojevic have apologised for their…

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Tactics vs talent: Belgium, France battle for place in World Cup final

St. Petersburg, July 9 (IANS) Although the Tour de France cycle race would normally be the focus of French and…

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